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Created by Horse enthusiasts for Horse enthusiastsenSummer Riding: Beat the Heathttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Summer-Riding-Beat-the-Heat
Summer is the time of year that&#39;s great for riding since it stays light out so late! There are definitely pros and cons to summer riding,&nbsp;but no matter what, there are things you and your horse can do to make the experience more enjoyable.&nbsp;
The firs...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Summer-Riding-Beat-the-HeatMon, 1 Jul 2019 16:16:39 -0600I See Youhttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/I-See-You
&ldquo;She was not some machine that I could get on and press a button and go. She was a sentient, feeling, thinking creature who responded to each new day in a slightly different way.&rdquo; Tania Kindersley, Author of Words Matter: The English Language and the...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/I-See-YouMon, 1 Jul 2019 15:43:21 -0600How to Enjoy a Vacation at a Horse Camphttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/How-to-Enjoy-a-Vacation-at-a-Horse-Camp
If you&rsquo;re new to horse camping, look for a campground with corrals or highlines, potable water and/or stock water, and manure bins. These amenities can simplify your horse-keeping regimen while you&rsquo;re out in the woods.&nbsp;
If you already have a camper ...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/How-to-Enjoy-a-Vacation-at-a-Horse-CampMon, 24 Jun 2019 17:43:17 -0600Introverts Need Emotional Support They May Not Ask For. Horses Can Be Their Answerhttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Introverts-Need-Emotional-Support-They-May-Not-Ask-For-Horses-Can-Be-Their-Answer
I&rsquo;ve addressed before how horses help support your mental health, but beyond just assisting with mental health, horses can be excellent and undemanding emotional support for introverts.
Introverts Can Recharge With A Horse For Company
Now, I want t...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Introverts-Need-Emotional-Support-They-May-Not-Ask-For-Horses-Can-Be-Their-AnswerMon, 24 Jun 2019 16:39:43 -0600Challenging Mounts vs. Inappropriate Mountshttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Challenging-Mounts-vs-Inappropriate-Mounts
As you are around horses more, you will begin to ride horses with varying degrees of training. It is obvious and instructors are always hoping riders will learn and progress, then move on to different horses. Not bad horses, or dangerous ones &ndash; these...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Challenging-Mounts-vs-Inappropriate-MountsWed, 19 Jun 2019 23:00:26 -0600Backing up a Bumper Pull Horse Trailerhttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Backing-up-a-bumper-pull-horse-trailer
Ahhh, so you want to know about the pleasures of maneuvering a bumper pull horse trailer? Bumper pull trailers have many virtues. They are compact, store easily and do a lot with less space. They also are a very versatile hauling device. But maneuvering...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Backing-up-a-bumper-pull-horse-trailerThu, 10 Jan 2013 16:11:40 -0600The Power of a Pony Ridehttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/The-Power-of-a-Pony-Ride
At my barn, we don&#39;t just teach lessons &ndash; we also run a pony ride business. To some horse trainers, this might seem below them. In fact, there was a time when you couldn&#39;t have convinced me that we&#39;d have a string of ride ponies. Now though, it&#39;s just...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/The-Power-of-a-Pony-RideMon, 17 Jun 2019 17:29:37 -0600Physical Prepurchase Examination for Horseshttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Physical-Prepurchase-Examination-for-Horses
Veterinarians should be prepared to document everything they find during prepurchase exams for upper-level sport horses&mdash;good, bad, or indifferent. Make notes during the process, then complete a thorough report for the buyer after the exam.
Melissa W...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Physical-Prepurchase-Examination-for-HorsesSun, 9 Jun 2019 15:50:10 -0600Louisville Equine School Brings the Derby DQ to the Classroomhttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Louisville-Equine-School-Brings-the-Derby-DQ-to-the-Classroom
In a year when the Kentucky Derby didn&rsquo;t end at the Churchill Downs finish line, Terri Burch, coordinator of the University of Louisville&rsquo;s&nbsp;Equine Industry Program, says &ldquo;we&rsquo;ve got a lot of material for this upcoming semester.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The lengthy steward&#39;...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Louisville-Equine-School-Brings-the-Derby-DQ-to-the-ClassroomTue, 4 Jun 2019 16:16:55 -0600I'm Okay, You're Okayhttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Im-Okay-Youre-Okay
&ldquo;The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else&rsquo;s highlight reel.&rdquo; &ndash; Pastor Steve Furtick
I woke up this morning from a nightmare that felt all too real. Because years ago it was my reality.
Ba...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Im-Okay-Youre-OkayTue, 4 Jun 2019 16:10:18 -0600Summer Fun: Planning a Mounted Games Eventhttps://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Summer-Fun-Planning-a-Mounted-Games-Event
Summer is almost here! Well, in Maryland it isn&#39;t here officially but certainly feels like it is! Many of my students continue to take lessons over the summer and attend summer camp. Our last farm show of the season is in June. I decided I wanted to ...https://www.ofhorse.com/view-post/Summer-Fun-Planning-a-Mounted-Games-EventTue, 4 Jun 2019 15:03:51 -0600